This course meets the General Education requirement for Social Science.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Diversity.

Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors which influence the behavior of individual organisms, both animal and human.

VII. Required Course Content and Direction

Course Learning Goals

Students will:

identify the types of methods used in psychological research;

identify and explain the strengths and weaknesses of methods used in psychological research;

distinguish among theories, concepts, and/or research findings from the list of mandated topic areas to explain given examples of human and animal behavior [Social Science and Critical Thinking]; and

examine and/or explain the sociocultural and international contexts that influence individual differences [Diversity].

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

The following topics are presented:

history of psychology

research methods in psychology

biological basis of behavior

perception

learning

memory

motivation and emotion

psychopathology

Sociocultural and/or international contexts of behavior within the topics listed above as appropriate

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Exams, quizzes, classroom exercises, class or online participation, and/or projects as specified by the area faculty and described in the individual instructor's syllabus are utilized. A minimum of four exams are administered.

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

Text(s) as selected by the full-time Psychology Area faculty. Students use educational resources as specified in the individual instructor's syllabus.